Hoquiam, WA Area Cold Cases

Name

Christopher Virdell

Age

18

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Pierce County Sheriff’s detectives need your help to identify the suspect(s) responsible for the murder of 18 year-old Christopher Virdell of Spanaway. Christopher Virdell was last seen at 10:00 a.M. On February 9th, 2012, as he left a friend’s residence on 223rd St. E. In Spanaway to catch a bus to work. He was reported missing later that night after he failed to show up to work or home. On February 28th, 2014, Virdell’s remains were found in a wooded area in the 28000 block of Little Hanaford Rd. In the Centralia area. Investigators believe Virdell was murdered by unidentified suspect(s) at a different location, and his remains were later dumped in Lewis County. Detectives are looking for any information regarding the suspect(s) responsible for the murder, including information on Christopher Virdell’s whereabouts on the day he disappeared and any persons he may have been seen with

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Karen Bodine

Age

37

Cause of Death

Ligature/Strangulation

Info

Agency

Thurston County Sheriff's Office

Name

Nelson Byerly

Age

50

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

If you have information related to Nelson’s death, contact Detective Sergeant Jeff Rhoades at the Mason County Sheriff's Office at (360) 427-9670 ext. 627 Or through their tip line mcsotips@co.Mason.Wa.Us.

Agency

Mason County Sheriff's Office

Name

Mignon Hensley

Age

21

Cause of Death

Other

Info

Was 9 months pregnant when murdered. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Lewis County Sheriff's Office at (360) 748-9286.

Agency

Lewis County Sheriff's Office

Name

Patricia Garrison

Age

17

Cause of Death

Other

Info

17-Year-old Patricia Garrison was found stabbed in the hospital parking lot on January 5, 1970 in Olympia, Washington. Two days later she died from the 20+ stab wounds and injuries sustained in the attack. Patricia was seen leaving the Seattle First National Bank building around 6:00pm. She was discovered in the hospital parking lot 45 minutes later. According to old records the attack may have happened on Black Lake Boulevard. An 8-inch knife was discovered in Patricia’s car and is believed to be the murder weapon.

Agency

Thurston County Sheriff's Office